Bachelor in Global Law and Transnational Legal Studies at University of Turin
Three-year English-taught law bachelor in Turin covering international, constitutional, EU and comparative law, economics and legal English, with electives from Chinese law to international arbitration and a 6 ECTS dissertation.
Bachelor
3 years
Turin
English
University of Turin
Global Law and Transnational Legal Studies is a three-year, 180 ECTS bachelor's degree (class L-14-R) taught in English by the University of Turin's Department of Law, in blended mode. Access is open after a CISIA TOLC test. Students residing abroad pay €500 to €1,500 a year by country, with zero euro tuition for eligible students.
Entry requirements
- A secondary school diploma obtained after at least 12 years of schooling that gives access to university in your country, with proof of authenticity.
- A CISIA test: the TOLC-SU, or an English TOLC-E as an alternative, used to check minimum requirements.
- English at B2 level: for 2026/27, non-EU applicants abroad needed at least 12 points in the TOLC-SU English section or 4 points in the TOLC-E reading comprehension section.
- Open access: students below the minimum thresholds can enrol with an additional learning requirement (OFA) to clear in the first year.
- An online application on Apply@UniTo with the €60 fee, which covers up to two programmes.
About the programme
Global Law and Transnational Legal Studies is a three-year bachelor's degree in class L-14-R, legal services, worth 180 ECTS and taught in English by the University of Turin's Department of Law. Access is open, subject to a CISIA TOLC test that checks minimum requirements, and for 2026/27 the degree offered 250 places to non-EU applicants residing abroad.
The degree is registered in blended mode: course units are taught in Turin, and many also have a parallel online edition. It trains graduates to work in global legal settings, such as the legal departments of multinational companies, international institutions, legal consulting, NGOs and the third sector. The focus is on new forms of rules that affect states and companies, how legal sources evolve, conflicts of jurisdiction and comparison between legal systems.
What you will study
The first year sets the foundations with international law, economics, constitutional law and legal English, plus one of private law, philosophy of law, European history of law or Roman law. The second year is built from electives in business, public, EU and comparative law, with options such as Chinese law, Islamic and Hindu legal traditions, and global criminology. The third year adds labour law, specialist courses and a 6 ECTS dissertation. Units in the 2026/27 study plan include:
- International Law (9 ECTS)
- Principles of Constitutional Law (9 ECTS)
- Economics (9 ECTS) and Legal English (3 ECTS)
- European Union Law (9 ECTS)
- Corporate Law (9 ECTS) and Administrative Law (9 ECTS)
- Legal Aspects of Globalization (6 ECTS)
- Labour Law (9 ECTS)
- Third-year options such as International Arbitration, International Human Rights Law and Web and E-Commerce Law
How the programme is taught
Alongside the core, the third year offers a wide choice of 6 ECTS courses, including international litigation, European criminal procedure, food law, fundamental rights in Europe and law and society. Elective activities include an internship (6 ECTS), seminars, a laboratory on cross-border families and succession, and beginner Italian courses. The course page encourages international experience through Erasmus, binational degrees, traineeships and grants for thesis research abroad.
Career paths
UniTo presents the degree as preparation for work with international organisations, NGOs and multinational companies. The roles it names include:
- Legal consultant
- Internationalisation expert
- Business development roles
- Research roles
- Administrative and judicial officer profiles, listed on the Italian course page
Graduates can also continue to a master's degree; at UniTo, the Department of Law runs the English-taught master's in European Legal Studies.
Fees and scholarships
Students residing abroad pay UniTo a fixed contribution linked to the GDP per capita of their country of residence: for 2026/27, €500 to €1,500 a year within the standard length of the degree, plus a €156 first instalment for regional tax and stamp duty. Students from the particularly poor countries on the ministry's list pay the €156 only. EDISU Piemonte scholarship winners have their fees refunded, so there is zero euro tuition for eligible students.
How to apply from outside the EU
Take the CISIA test before you apply: the TOLC-SU, or an English TOLC-E. For 2026/27, non-EU applicants living abroad proved B2 English with at least 12 points in the TOLC-SU English section or 4 points in the TOLC-E reading comprehension section. They applied on Apply@UniTo between 19 February and 15 April 2026, paying €60 for up to two programmes, with a diploma after at least 12 years of schooling and proof of authenticity.
After admission, you complete the Universitaly pre-enrolment (by 15 July 2026 for 2026/27) and request a study visa from the Italian consulate, which decides.
How ApplyAZ helps
If this programme fits your goals, ApplyAZ can include it in a shortlist of 20 to 30 English-taught programmes at Italian public universities. We write your CV and a tailored statement of purpose, submit your applications and Universitaly pre-enrolment, file your DSU scholarship application and prepare your visa file, with a named person on each stage. The university decides admission, the region decides the scholarship and the consulate decides the visa. See how ApplyAZ works or check your eligibility.
Questions and answers
Is Global Law and Transnational Legal Studies taught in English?
Yes. The degree is taught in English by the Department of Law in Turin. It is registered in blended mode, so many course units also have a parallel online edition. You need English at B2 level.
Which entrance test do I need?
A CISIA TOLC-SU or, as an alternative, an English TOLC-E. For 2026/27, non-EU applicants abroad needed at least 12 points in the TOLC-SU English section or 4 points in the TOLC-E reading comprehension section.
How many places are there for non-EU students?
For 2026/27 there were 250 places for non-EU applicants residing abroad, with applications on Apply@UniTo from 19 February to 15 April 2026. The 2027/28 calendar was not yet published in September 2026.
What will I study?
International, constitutional, EU, corporate and comparative law, plus economics and legal English. Electives range from Chinese law and global criminology to international arbitration and human rights law, and the degree ends with a 6 ECTS dissertation.
How much are the fees?
For 2026/27, students residing abroad pay €500 to €1,500 a year depending on their country's GDP per capita, plus €156 in regional tax and stamp duty. EDISU Piemonte scholarship winners have their fees refunded.
What careers does the degree lead to?
UniTo points to work with international organisations, NGOs and multinational companies, in roles such as legal consultant, internationalisation expert, business development and research. Graduates can also continue to a master's degree.
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